Technician I, Weighing​/Blending (57720

Technician I, Weighing/Blending

Founded in 1993, SIRIO is a leading global nutraceutical solution provider with extensive expertise in an array of delivery formats, including gummies, softgels, capsules, tablets, powders, functional beverages, probiotics, and other innovative dosage forms. The company is one of the world's largest providers of soft gel and gummy solutions.

Driven by over 300 scientists across five global R&D centers, SIRIO transforms potent ingredients into effective, consumer-friendly products. SIRIO operates seven state-of-the-art manufacturing sites delivering "global resources, local delivery" to partners in more than 50 countries.

In 2023, SIRIO acquired Best Formulations, further solidifying its position as a premier global nutraceutical solution provider, and significantly enhancing its manufacturing capabilities and capacity, with a notable focus on bolstering its presence currently as Sirio Americas California, LLC.

About the role:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers.

As a Weighing and Blending Technician I, you will need to properly identify and verify raw materials match what is written in the batch record and verify raw materials and amounts entered in the batch record weighing page match what is used in the compounding procedure. Must be able to properly use scales, utensils containers and labeling to ensure ingredients are weighed and identified in accordance with batch records.

How will you contribute:

• Identifying raw materials by comparing description and code number to batch record.
• Selects equipment as stated in procedure.
• Adds materials as written in procedure.
• Attaches labels to bulk blend containers.
• Selects proper scale based on amount of material required.
• Ensures scales are calibrated, level and in good working order before each use.
• Weighs and or verifies amounts weighed match amounts on batch record.
• Attaches weighing labels to   and labels weighed ingredients.
• Can operate all blenders in Blending department.
• Has ability to operate some grinding / milling equipment.
• Perform "lock-out tag-out of equipment.
• Performs cleaning of blenders, utensils, screens, containers and area.
• Performs cleaning of area and utensils.
• Performs or verifies batch record entries.
• Makes entries in Equipment/Area Cleaning / Use logs.
• Makes entries in component control cards.
• Is alert to and reports to Lead/Supervisor any foreign material or discrepancy between different lots of materials.
• Is alert to and reports to Lead/Supervisor any foreign material or discrepancy between different containers of materials
• Ensures raw material packaging is clean, sealed and properly labeled before and after weighing raw material.
• Ensures batch records, equipment log books, and other relevant records are up-to-date.
• Follows established department SOP's, cGMP regulations, and batch record instructions.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment and performs job duties in a safe manner.
• Performs other job duties related to the job, as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements /

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED Certificate; and/or
• Minimum 6-months experience in an FDA regulated industry; or
• Any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the level of knowledge, skills, and experience needed to successful perform the job.
• Ability to use scales of various capacities.
• Good math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, rounding).
• Good understanding of metric weight system.

Work Environment:

• May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts and Sesame.
• Required to stand and walk for extended periods of time during work shifts.
• Routinely required to stoop, bend, kneel, lift, reach, pull, push, and tilt object in the performance of job function.
• Lifting limitations for this position: 40-50 lbs. May have to manipulate heavier containers.
• Periods of odoriferous environment.

Why work for Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC:

• The Company pays 100% of the premium for employee-only medical coverage.
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 10 paid Holidays
• Paid time off

More about us:

As a valued strategic partner, Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC offers a comprehensive program of services, turnkey solutions, and client support that is unmatched in the industry. Our product development team can provide customized, proprietary formulations designed specifically to meet the needs of our customers and their method of distribution. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and packaging process allows us to schedule flexible production…